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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,779 books
0–3 yrs
593 books
4–7 yrs
951 books
8–11 yrs
740 books
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
The Fox Steals Home
Matt Christopher
Bobby finds comfort in the rhythm of the baseball diamond while he struggles with his parents' divorce and the news that
Ages 8–12
W.I.T.C.H. #14
Worlds Apart
Disney Book Group
Will fears her move means losing her best friends forever, until a familiar enemy returns and proves that their magic an
Ages 8–12
Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
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420 books
Stink #4
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Megan McDonald
For the child learning to balance doing the right thing with their own attachment to a favorite pet. A humorous tale of
Ages 6–9
Dear Shrink
Helen Cresswell
For the child grappling with the sudden loss of stability and family connection, this honest diary explores navigating l
Ages 10–14
Olive's Ocean
Kevin Henkes
Twelve-year-old Martha spends a transformative summer at her grandmother’s cottage, processing a classmate's death while
Ages 10–14
Rabbit and the Motorbike
Kate Hoefler
For children processing the loss of a mentor or loved one, this sensitive story shows how we carry those we love with us
Ages 3–8
More Than this
Patrick Ness
For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m
Ages 14–18
The Boy Who Went to Mars
Simon James
For the imaginative child struggling with a parent's temporary absence, this gentle story validates the creative ways ki
Ages 3–7
Belzhar
Meg Wolitzer
Grieving the loss of her boyfriend, Jam Gallahue discovers a mysterious journal assignment that opens a doorway to a rea
Ages 14–18
Faraway Things
Dave Eggers
For the child learning that some treasures aren't meant to be kept, this lyrical story explores the bittersweet beauty o
Ages 4–8
The Big Day - Leo Gives Up His Dummy
Amy Newhouse
For the child preparing to say goodbye to their pacifier, this story offers a supportive and relatable path toward reach
Ages 2–4
Ellen's People #2
Divided Loyalties
Dennis Hamley
As World War II intensifies, nurse Ellen watches her children enter the conflict through intelligence work, the air forc
Ages 12–16
Popina & Slumberina: The Ultimate 'Bye-Bye Blankie' Picture Book!
Irit Tal
For the toddler who isn't ready to let go of their favorite comfort object, this gentle rhyming story turns parting with
Ages 2–5
An Abundance of Katherines
John Green
After being dumped nineteen times, a child prodigy sets out on a road trip to find a mathematical formula for predicting
Ages 14–18
The Deptford Mice #3
The Final Reckoning
Robin Jarvis
A brutal winter settles in as the Deptford Mice gather their allies for a final, high-stakes confrontation against ancie
Ages 10–14
Flying South
Laura Malone Elliott
For the child navigating a changing family or finding comfort in nature, this story explores an unlikely friendship agai
Ages 8–12
Lassie #1
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
Joe’s prize collie is sold when his family falls on hard times, but no distance can keep her from the thousand-mile trek
Ages 8–12
The Vast Fields of Ordinary
Nick Burd
Dade Hamilton navigates a messy summer of secret romance and family turmoil before a sudden tragedy forces him to find t
Ages 14–18
The Guest
James Marshall
For the child learning how to be a good host or navigating the worry that comes when a new friend suddenly goes missing.
Ages 4–8
The Water Horse
Dick King-Smith
On the 1930s Scottish coast, Kirstie hatches a mysterious egg into a legendary sea creature that grows far too large for
Ages 7–11
Katie Woo
Goodbye to Goldie
Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.
Ages 5–7
The Inheritance Cycle #4
Inheritance
Christopher Paolini
Eragon and Saphira face their final, grueling stand against Galbatorix in a battle where the cost of victory might be as
Ages 10–18
Happy Day #2
Going to Playschool
Sarah Garland
For the toddler preparing for their first day away from home, this gentle walk-through of a typical day at playschool tu
Ages 2–5
